circus
cir‧cus /ˈsɜːkəs $ ˈsɜːr-/
noun
circus act (=a trick performed in a circus)
circus ring (=a large circular area where tricks are performed)
2. [singular] informal a situation in which there is too much excitement or noise:
The first day of school is always such a circus.
The trial has turned into a media circus.
3. [countable usually singular] British English a round open area where several streets join together, often used in place names:
Piccadilly Circus
4. [countable] a place in ancient Rome where fights, races etc took place, with seats built in a circle
cir‧cus /ˈsɜːkəs $ ˈsɜːr-/
noun Date: 1300-1400
Language: Latin
Origin: 'circle, circus', perhaps from Greek kirkos 'ring'
1. [countable] a group of people and animals who travel to different places performing skilful tricks as entertainmentLanguage: Latin
Origin: 'circle, circus', perhaps from Greek kirkos 'ring'
circus act (=a trick performed in a circus)
circus ring (=a large circular area where tricks are performed)
2. [singular] informal a situation in which there is too much excitement or noise:
3. [countable usually singular] British English a round open area where several streets join together, often used in place names:
4. [countable] a place in ancient Rome where fights, races etc took place, with seats built in a circle